A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6599686 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47359503 epoch_slot_no: 98703 block_no: 6599509 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 1923 time: 2021-12-08 01:09:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906b61ceff36f9768b1125942a904c64d31ecb5b36b9c3d2442054eb2b23f2c8Block Operator
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